As part of Widener’s AI Day event, students, faculty, and staff were encouraged to submit ideas and projects on the unique and creative ways they use AI technology. Eight student projects were recognized, and prizes of cash and gift cards were awarded. Student winners also received certificates of recognition. 

Judged by the AI Day planning committee, winners were chosen based on thoughtful engagement with AI tools, creativity, and a plan for next steps in their projects. 

The AI Day Competition winners are: 

Graduate student winners:
Stacey Rose – “It Starts with ‘I’m Sorry’ and Ends with AI Models Learning to Better Support Survivors”

Undergraduate student winners:
1st place: Miroslava Vazquez – “Revolutionizing the Restaurant Industry with AI”
2nd place tie: Elizabeth Martin – “EKG Analysis: Utilizing AI for Smarter Heart Rhythm Interpretation; Cole Helmer – “Mind in Pictures: Turning Thoughts into Visuals for Mental Health Awareness”

Honorable mentions:
William Harp – “Reclaiming the Missing Greek Titans in a TTS accessible story Atlas of Mythos illuminated and enabled by Generative AI tools”
Gerardo Coronado Benitez – “A&G Business Plan Writer”
Ivan Gonzalez Jr. – “SkyTorch: AI Drone Navigation”
Kristen Martinez – “Analyzing Short Response Data with AI”

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